St George's Healthcare NHS Trust's compensatory rest policy for Working Time Directive

Who are we?
An urban multi-site Trust with approx. 1000 beds.

Where are we with Hospital at Night?
We implemented Hospital at Night in August 2005 and have a team that covers medicine and surgery.

Download the compensatory rest policy

What is this resource?
This policy provides a framework for providing compensatory rest when junior doctors do not receive the required rest under the provision of the European Working Time Directive.

What are the benefits to using our resource?
It means that should doctors (shift working or non-resident on–call) end up working into their rest break there is provision for compensatory rest.

How can you contact us for more information?
Name: Catherine O'Sullivan
Position: HR Advisor
Email address: catherine.o'sullivan@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 020 8672 1255
Organisation: St George's Healthcare NHS Trust

When using this document please credit St George's Healthcare NHS Trust

Compensatory Rest Policy - St George's Healthcare NHS Trust